Mathieu van der Poel Wins Second Milan-San Remo in Thrilling Sprint Finish
Dutch cyclist secures his seventh Monument victory, while Lorena Wiebes triumphs in the revived women's race after 20 years.
- Mathieu van der Poel defeated Tadej Pogacar and Filippo Ganna in a three-man sprint to win the 2025 Milan-San Remo.
- Pogacar launched a decisive attack on the Cipressa climb, but Van der Poel maintained control and executed a winning sprint at the 300-meter mark.
- This marks Van der Poel's seventh career Monument win, further solidifying his status as one of cycling's elite competitors.
- Filippo Ganna came close to becoming the first Italian winner since 2018 but finished second, with Pogacar taking third place.
- In the women's race, Lorena Wiebes outsprinted Marianne Vos to claim victory, supported by a strong leadout from teammate Lotte Kopecky.